1978 FJ40 Resto - Lord Jesus, What Have I Done?

[Cbled56]

What a great thread! I am new to the FJ40 world, only have had my truck about a month. I am mainly trying to stop the rust with POR paint for now on what I can reach on the chassis. I bought a Eastwood welder and am hopping to learn how to use it. Keep posting pics if you can, I am saving everyone as reference material. I too have to replace the rear sil, can this be done with the body on the frame? Thanks for taking the time to post your thread. I have learned quite a bit from reading it and studying your pictures.

 

[adistler1]

Harry got his body painted and put back on the frame!

 

[adistler1]

What a great thread! I am new to the FJ40 world, only have had my truck about a month. I am mainly trying to stop the rust with POR paint for now on what I can reach on the chassis. I bought a Eastwood welder and am hopping to learn how to use it. Keep posting pics if you can, I am saving everyone as reference material. I too have to replace the rear sil, can this be done with the body on the frame? Thanks for taking the time to post your thread. I have learned quite a bit from reading it and studying your pictures.

You’d have to at least cut out the bottom portion of your quarter panels to get it in.

 

[adistler1]

Can anyone tell me what's going on with how my sill is fitting? The cover is sticking out quite a bit.

 

[Rainman]

Is it just one side? without seeing it in person and I know your uncle is a smart guy, the only obvious thing to me is full the bolt(s) - screw(s) and move it forward. It needs to line up with the vertical door seat.

Measure, measure, measure. Then measure again.

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

Get a carpenters framing square ( at least that is what I used).

Use long pieces of angle and make a it so you can measure off the back to check for square.

To see whats going on

 

[adistler1]

Was able to get back up to KY and get a little more done to my truck.

 

[Rainman]

4 and a half months and nothing? Aaron? What's the deal?

 

[adistler1]

4 and a half months and nothing? Aaron? What's the deal?

Having a 20 month old will do that to ya!

 

[JohnBoy]

Sadly, I worked for Ralphie May, who just passed away earlier this month. Along with losing my mentor and best friend, I lost my job and health insurance for myself and my 4-month old. It's been a devastating blow. It's also one of the reasons I started this thread. Being unemployed gives me the opportunity to go back and track down photos and tell a 5 year old story.

Ralphie was the best boss and friend I could ever have. He changed my life in so many ways. He loved getting updates from me on what I was doing to my FJ40. He always said "Man s***." when I sent him a picture.

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Ah man, you worked for Ralphie May. That's so cool! Loved that guy.

I just watched a vintage YouTube segment where Ralphie roasted Cheech & Chong but Tom Arnold took the brunt of Ralphie's magic. Never laughed so hard.

Best of luck on your project and an upward turn on your employment/insurance situation.